
“It exhibits anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effects, evening out skin tone and reducing imperfections.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
“It exhibits anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effects, evening out skin tone and reducing imperfections.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica leaf extract, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, salvia hispanica seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, panthenol
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersFermented bamboo. It is mainly used to improve the product texture
More about Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrateHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npChia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl olivate, Betaine, Dicaprylyl ether, Shea butter ethyl esters, Sorbitan olivate, Lactobacillus/arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate, Undecane, Cetearyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Tridecane, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Retinal, Ceramide np, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Panthenol, Lactobacillus ferment, Allantoin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Acacia senegal gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan oleate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl dioleate, Sorbitan palmitate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Butylene glycol, Diheptyl succinate, Sodium phytate, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose laurate, Triolein, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone
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| ResiboTotal Retinal advanced retinal face serumYOUR PRODUCT | be the skinVegan Retinal Bakuchiol Serum | DermaticaRetinal 0.2% | MeditherapyRetinal Skin Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 74% | 73% |
| Price | — | $27.04 | $47.99 | $19.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 7 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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